001 :: video

[arrowpoint]

[Liam leans over his tablet, and makes a few swiping gestures at it while he speaks. He looks a touch wary, but not particularly frightened.]

Okay I have a feeling I've found something I shouldn't have, but I think it's kind of too late now to back myself out of this. So, you guys are all a part of all the weird stuff that's going on, yeah? Are you guys the ones with superpowers like on the news or... what?

What does it mean if I can see all this, anyway?

Comments

video

[youngestone]

If you found the Network, you're supposed to find it. That's kinda how it works, I think, though I dunno why. Yeah, we're those "superhero" guys everyone's talking about, though some of us don't actually have "powers".

[arrowpoint]

Okay, wait. What do you mean by supposed to find it? What am I supposed to do with it?

[youngestone]

Avoid the crazies and try to keep the world from going to hell while at the same time dealing with random memories and items from your past life?

[espigeonage]

[Julien has been on the news, and the Internet in general. At this distance the video picks up his sleevelessness and white feathers on his shoulders, but not the full deal.]

That's us! And now you, unfortunately. Hello! It's not actually too late, but if you want to back out you'll have to leave the city.

[arrowpoint]

[Liam moves the tablet to try to get a better look, but gives up after a moment.]

You're saying I'm in this too, huh?

[Raises and eyebrow at that, not sure what to think.]

Well, I just moved here so I'd rather not move anytime soon. I had plans to stick around a while.

[espigeonage]

[Julien's smile broadens, but he doesn't accommodate gawping unless asked nicely.]

That's right! You have a number, you're talking to us now... My name is Julien, by the way! Maybe you've seen me before.

It's the only way to guarantee staying out of this. Even if you ignored the network and forgot your number, we've got monsters running around. But, you'd have known about the monsters before moving in.

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

Some have powers, some don't.

What's your name?

Video

[arrowpoint]

[He looks to the side, listening, since he hadn't seen the person's face.]

...It's Liam. Who's this?

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

Just "L" on this network, like the letter. I don't give my real name unless it's in person... many adopt a similar policy. At worst, it's only paranoia.

video;

[chernobolt]

It means that you are a new member of the club. Greetings! [she waves cheerfully] Have you been acquainted with the basics of this network?

[arrowpoint]

Seems like a fun club.

[Little bit of sarcasm in there.]

Not really, actually. Other than what kind of people are on it.

video;

[sassymaru]

It means you're now surrounded by a lot of lovely people who like what they see and angry teenagers who don't know how to handle godlike powers.

...

And robots.

[arrowpoint]

...Robots?

voice;

[lordofimladris]

The network can be rather overwhelming at first but welcome nonetheless.

video

[arrowpoint]

Yeah this is a little weird.

[Small sigh.]

Um, thanks?

video

[sylvanguard]

Another new arrival? Nice to meet you. I'm Ariel.

[arrowpoint]

Hey there. I'm Liam.

[Small wave.]

[moreweaponsthanyou]

It's far too late. No take backs, at least not of your own volition.

[arrowpoint]

O...kay. I guess that's that then.

[occasus]

you should probably run

but it also means you can't ignore it either

trust me, I've tried.

was that text...or?

[arrowpoint]

Well, that's probably good advice, but kind of too late now, I think. What did you try doing to get out of this?

video; private private private

[unelven]

[ Well shit. So much for trying to keep his distance and keep Liam uninvolved in all of this. He's in his office presently, but this takes precedent over paperwork. He sighs, rubs the bridge of his nose to fend off the budding headache, and connects. ]

Liam, how much has been explained to you already?

video; private (wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey?)

[arrowpoint]

[He'd already talking to Eliot, so Liam is pretty pissed right now.]

Seriously?! You didn't think to tell me this shit?!

[video]

[ghostlyprotector]

Yep, looks like it. I'm new to the superhero business, though, so welcome fellow newbie! Can't wait to stumble through this mess right with you.

[She really wants to be upbeat about this weirdness. And, well, a part of her is kind of glad that she's part of this since her life has been pretty boring until now.]

I'm Maria, living in good ole Las Vegas. Nice to meet you!

[video]

[arrowpoint]

[Well, she seems cheerful.]

...Thanks. So, you're in Vegas? Are there many of you over there?